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The MIT Work-Life Center

The MIT Work-Life Center is committed to meeting the personal and professional needs of the diverse, global MIT community — whatever they may be.

The MIT Work-Life Center Seminar Series

The MIT Work-Life Center offers a popular Seminar Series with research-based information to help MIT members with a diverse array of work-life issues.

Child Care

The MIT Work-Life Center provides comprehensive resources and assistance for MIT parents who need guidance around finding and choosing child care, schools, and summer camps.

Parenting All Ages

The MIT Work-Life Center offers an internationally recognized program of services to support MIT community members who are raising children.

Young Professionals

The MIT Work-Life Center provides a range of resources, services and workshops to support young adults at MIT as they move forward in their careers and personal lives.

Adult & Senior Care

The MIT Work-Life Center offers a comprehensive range of programs and support services for those at MIT who are caring for aging loved ones.

How Do I?

From the HR Knowledge Base

How do I access help if I’m having trouble getting to a medical appointment, or care support when I’m ill or injured?

Visit MIT Young Professionals to access the Care.com Backup Adult Care program for you, your parents, or other family members. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on a short-term basis.
How do I access help in repaying my student loans?

Visit MIT Young Professionals to access College Coach ® seminars, webinars, and one-on-one personal assistance to help you map out your repayment strategy, identify your responsibilities, help you find an untapped cash flow, and uncover strategies for reducing your monthly payments.
How do I access resources and support as I begin my career?

Visit MIT Young Professionals to access MIT Work-Life and MIT MyLife Services specifically geared toward your needs.
How do I access resources for my children as they become teens?

Visit Parenting All Ages to access resources to help you develop the parenting style that best meets your teen's needs, and provide you with a wealth of research-based information and practical suggestions to navigate successfully through these exciting but challenging life experiences.

MIT Planning & Paying for College provides online resources, seminars, webinars, and expert guidance to help plan and pay for children's college; navigate the complex college admissions process; and develop a repayment strategy for your child's or your own student loans.
How do I find support and resources to deal with my child’s special needs?

Visit Parenting Special Needs Children if your child is struggling with developmental, emotional, or learning challenges, from birth through to young adulthood. You will find a range of online resources, as well as a live seminar and webinar series to help you research, advocate for, and support your child's individual learning needs.

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